PhD Clinical and Medical Sciences Education at Newcastle University

Programme overview

Our Clinical and Medical Sciences Education PhD gives you the skills, knowledge and experience to conduct world-class educational research. Our PhD programme is designed to support your development towards joining a new generation of education researchers. It is underpinned by our passion for delivering high-quality evidence-based teaching, learning, training and excellence in professional development and practice.

Faculty: Faculty of Medical Sciences | Department: Faculty of Medical Sciences | Duration: MPhil full time: 1 year; MPhil part time: 2 years; PhD full time: 3 years; PhD part time: 72 months | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2027; January 2028; April 2028 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research in Clinical and Medical Sciences Education focuses on developing our understanding of education in academic and clinical contexts, for the enhancement of undergraduate learning and teaching, postgraduate training and staff development. You will join a vibrant and supportive community of PhD students from cross-disciplinary medical and life sciences backgrounds who are pursuing educational research projects.

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Application information

Entry requirements

MPhil A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a science or medicine related subject. PhD A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent. Further research experience or a Master’s degree would be advantageous. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills).

Intake: September 2027; January 2028; April 2028

Duration: MPhil full time: 1 year; MPhil part time: 2 years; PhD full time: 3 years; PhD part time: 72 months

Apply through the official page: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees/8300f-130/#how-to-apply

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